Identifying low battery levels, Resolving a low battery level – HP ProBook 5220m Notebook PC User Manual

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Identifying low battery levels

When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low battery level, the battery
light blinks.

If a low battery level is not resolved, the computer enters a critical battery level, and the battery light
blinks rapidly.

The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level:

●

If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in Standby, the computer initiates Hibernation.

●

If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in Standby, the computer remains briefly in
Standby, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information.

Resolving a low battery level

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of losing information when the computer reaches a critical battery level

and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights turn off.

Resolving a low battery level when external power is available

▲

Connect one of the following devices:

●

AC adapter

●

Optional expansion product or docking device

●

Optional power adapter

Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available

1.

Turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation.

2.

Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery.

3.

Turn on the computer.

Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available

▲

Initiate Hibernation.

– or –

Save your work and shut down the computer.

Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation

When the computer lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, follow these steps:

1.

Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power.

2.

Exit Hibernation by briefly pressing the power button.

Using battery power

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